F 0584
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited
to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain
comfortable and safe temperature levels between 71 and 81 degrees Fahrenheit on two of two floors
(Second and Third floors).
Findings include:
Observation of the facility on October 19, 2024, at 3:00 PM revealed the following temperatures:
Second Floor:
Resident room [ROOM NUMBER], 83 degrees Fahrenheit
Resident room [ROOM NUMBER], 84 degrees Fahrenheit
Resident room [ROOM NUMBER], 84 degrees Fahrenheit
Resident room [ROOM NUMBER], 82 degrees Fahrenheit
Resident room [ROOM NUMBER], 83 degrees Fahrenheit
Resident room [ROOM NUMBER], 83 degrees Fahrenheit
Resident room [ROOM NUMBER], 82 degrees Fahrenheit
Second Floor Medication room [ROOM NUMBER].4 degrees Fahrenheit
Third Floor:
Resident room [ROOM NUMBER], 88 degrees Fahrenheit
Resident room [ROOM NUMBER], 87 degrees Fahrenheit
Resident room [ROOM NUMBER], 86 degrees Fahrenheit
Resident room [ROOM NUMBER], 86 degrees Fahrenheit
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Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other
safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the
date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
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Event ID:
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Printed: 05/15/2026
Form Approved OMB
No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395683
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/19/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Highlands Rehabilitation and Healthcare
918 Main Street
Laporte, PA 18626
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0584
Resident room [ROOM NUMBER], 88 degrees Fahrenheit
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Resident room [ROOM NUMBER], 85 degrees Fahrenheit
Resident room [ROOM NUMBER], 84 degrees Fahrenheit
Residents Affected - Some
Resident room [ROOM NUMBER], 83 degrees Fahrenheit
Resident room [ROOM NUMBER], 83 degrees Fahrenheit
Resident room [ROOM NUMBER], 85 degrees Fahrenheit
Resident room [ROOM NUMBER], 86 degrees Fahrenheit
Third Floor Hallway 83 degrees Fahrenheit
Third Floor Medication room [ROOM NUMBER] degrees Fahrenheit
Interview with Resident 1 at 3:03 PM revealed that, it is too warm in here.
Interview with Resident 2 at 3:04 PM she stated her room is too hot, and she prefers it to be between 65
and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
Interview with Resident 7 at 3:24 PM they stated it is always hot in the facility, fans help a little to move air.
Interview with Resident 10 at 3:31 PM he stated his room has gotten as hot as 88 degrees Fahrenheit.
Interview with Residents 11 and 12 at 3:39 PM they stated it often gets hot in the facility, and staff offer fans
to help, but they don't help much.
Interview with Resident 13 at 3:47 PM confirmed that the facility is too warm.
Interview with Resident 3 at 3:52 PM she stated her room gets warm on sunny days, fans cool it down
some, but still above 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Interview with Resident 5 at 4:05 PM he stated his room, dining room, and hallways are often warm.
Interview with Resident 6 at 4:12 PM they stated it gets hot in the facility when it's nice outside.
Interview with the Director of Nursing and Employee 1 (maintenance director) on October 19, 2024, at 4:00
PM confirmed the warm temperatures in the building. Employee 1 stated they are unable to control the
temperatures in the facility due to needing to replace the chiller and control panel. Employee 1 stated the
facility has received approval to replace the chiller but does not have a date when repairs will happen.
Employee 1 indicated they have not yet received approval to replace the control panel.
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
395683
If continuation sheet
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Printed: 05/15/2026
Form Approved OMB
No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395683
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/19/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Highlands Rehabilitation and Healthcare
918 Main Street
Laporte, PA 18626
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0584
The facility failed to maintain safe and comfortable temperatures.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
483.10(i)(1)-(7) Safe/clean/comfortable/homelike Environment
Previously cited deficiency 02/09/24
Residents Affected - Some
28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(3)(e)(2.1) Management
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